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Old 08-20-12, 02:06 PM
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Nice build on the SC
Old 08-23-12, 01:30 PM
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08.22.12
Covering Wood

- I was cleaning the garage up a bit and I came across my roll of carbon fiber wrap that I used for my B-pillars. I decided “why not” and started pulling out my door panels and dash, to get all of the wood parts out. I cleaned each wood part with some denatured alcohol, and then proceeded to wrap each piece. It took about an hour to do all seven pieces, and the result is a “wood free” interior.


Wood pieces circa 1994 removed from the car and prepped.


Lots of trimming and soapy water to avoid the dreaded air bubbles!


one hour later, all pieces wrapped and ready for reinstallation.


Closer look at pieces almost look like they are actually made of carbon fiber.


The carbon fiber wrap makes a subtle change on the appearance of the dash.


Closer view of the seat memory switch area.


EDIT: Added wide shot so you can see how it changes the look of the interior I might have to do the center console too.

(continued on post #199)

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Old 08-23-12, 02:22 PM
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Good idea. Overview inside picture would be nice....
Old 08-23-12, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by raine
08.22.12
Covering Wood

- I was cleaning the garage up a bit and I came across my roll of carbon fiber wrap that I used for my B-pillars. I decided “why not” and started pulling out my door panels and dash, to get all of the wood parts out. I cleaned each wood part with some denatured alcohol, and then proceeded to wrap each piece. It took about an hour to do all seven pieces, and the result is a “wood free” interior.


Wood pieces circa 1994 removed from the car and prepped.


Lots of trimming and soapy water to avoid the dreaded air bubbles!


one hour later, all pieces wrapped and ready for reinstallation.


Closer look at pieces almost look like they are actually made of carbon fiber.


The carbon fiber wrap makes a subtle change on the appearance of the dash.


Closer view of the seat memory switch area.
Nice! I did the same with mine.
Old 08-23-12, 06:56 PM
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Man that shine kit is TIGHT!!
the car looks amazing.. I'm so damn jealous
Old 08-24-12, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by projectm
Nice build on the SC
Thank you

Originally Posted by food7373
Good idea. Overview inside picture would be nice....
Added =)

Originally Posted by DY3VERSITY
Nice! I did the same with mine.
That's because we're both cool

Originally Posted by BAD954BOI
Man that shine kit is TIGHT!!
the car looks amazing.. I'm so damn jealous
This from a guy who's car is pushing 460+ horsepower hahah

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Old 08-24-12, 11:48 AM
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Yea your right.. Lmao
I do have the upper hand just wait till I tune my beast so I can gloat
But,the cosmetics on my car are in urgent need of attention!!
Old 08-24-12, 01:15 PM
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every week i check back on your thread. OKAY WE GET IT! YOUR SWEET! LOL!

But naw man, your car really gives me hope to keep my sc! THANKS YOUS!
Old 08-24-12, 09:21 PM
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Love the carbon wrap on the interior bits. I've been contemplating that myself...
Old 08-28-12, 06:54 PM
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Supermade lenses, JDM side markers, WORKS, and AC kit...So damn SEXY! Just when I thought you were done with your SC-you go and pull this *****! lol, nice job and thx for sharing!

Steve

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Old 08-28-12, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BSanders22
Love the carbon wrap on the interior bits. I've been contemplating that myself...
Do it, it's pretty easy to do

Originally Posted by lilSCsteve
Supermade lenses, JDM side markets, WORKS, and AC kit...So damn SEXY! Just when I thought you were done with your SC was done-you go and pull this *****! lol, nice job and thx for sharing!

Steve
I didn't know I said i was done thanks for the compliments
Old 08-28-12, 10:24 PM
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The interior carbon look turned out clean. I considered it for a while and then just ended up doing piano gloss black to cover up the ugly 90s wood lol.
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Raine, so what's next? LS4 or TT Brake upgrade? inquiring minds wanna know? Ok, I wanna know...it's nothing like watching an ART transformation!
Old 08-29-12, 08:04 AM
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Bro, can you take a pic with all the lights functioning? Headlights, parklights, signal lights, Knight Rider light, puddle lights, any other exterior lights...
Old 08-29-12, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CalitriSC
The interior carbon look turned out clean. I considered it for a while and then just ended up doing piano gloss black to cover up the ugly 90s wood lol.
I thought about paint, but when I saw the extra CF wrap I figured it would be easier and take less time

Originally Posted by lilSCsteve
Raine, so what's next? LS4 or TT Brake upgrade? inquiring minds wanna know? Ok, I wanna know...it's nothing like watching an ART transformation!
I don't know, I still have to finish the current little mod I'm working on but it involves paint so I have to wait for the parts to get back. Then next is probably something you can't see - new steering rack/tie rod ends / LCA bushings After that who knows. Brakes are a nice thought though

Originally Posted by KingPhilip
Bro, can you take a pic with all the lights functioning? Headlights, parklights, signal lights, Knight Rider light, puddle lights, any other exterior lights...
Yessir, maybe later in the evening when it's not as bright and not as hot out


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